& utilities Work, Jobs in Reading, Eng (with Salaries)

Network Operator
Thames Water Utilites —Reading
- £32,715 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
Reception Team Member
Premier Inn —Reading
- Up to £13.06 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Drilling Assistant
IWS M&E —Wallingford
- £40,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quality Manager
M Group —Reading
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Engineering
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
IT Support Engineer
Wireless Logic mdex GmbH —Reading
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
8d
Leakage Repair And Moling Teams / Groundworkers – £350–£385 per day – Van Provided
Talboys Utility Services (Oxford), (TUSO) —Reading
- £15.99 - £17.80 an hour
- Overtime
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
Quick apply
Detention Custody Officer - HIRC
Mitie —Harmondsworth
- £32,848.40 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
Groundworker
Kevin Wylde Civil & Building Contractors Ltd —Reading
- £12.50 - £22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
12d
Hydraulic System Operator
Thames Water Utilites —Reading
- £32,715 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Content Producer (Photo & Video)
GGR Group —Aylesbury
- Up to £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
Quick apply
7d
Control Tester
Thames Water Utilites —Reading
- £40,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
Water Quality Sampling Manager
Leep Utilities —Reading
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Nights - Team Member
Premier Inn —Newbury
- Up to £13.66 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Hotel
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Utilities Administrator
Network Plus —Hermitage
- £26,500 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- IT
Quick apply
12d
Housekeeping Team Member
Premier Inn —Reading
- Up to £13.06 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Hotel
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
House, Estate and Grounds Maintenance Engineer
Swallowfield Park Estate —Reading
- £28,000 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Basic maths
- Maintenance
Quick apply
Utility Arborist Surveyor
Environmental Forestry UK Ltd —Alton
- £36,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
Regional Protective Security Advisor
Thames Water Utilites —Slough
- £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Semi-Skilled Operative
UKSE Group —Reading
- £17 - £18 an hour
Quick apply
Waste Network Manager
Lanes Group —Reading
- £36,000 - £41,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Leadership
Quick apply

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Network Operator

Thames Water Utilites -
Reading

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£32,715 - £45,000 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Communication skills

Full job description

This is a key role within our 24/7 control room, where you’ll help keep the water network running safely and smoothly in real time. As a Network Operator, you’ll be monitoring flows and pressures, responding to incidents, and working closely with field teams to make sure customers continue to receive a stable and reliable water supply.

What you’ll be doing as a Network Operator

Monitoring and controlling the water distribution network using SCADA and telemetry systems to manage pressures, flows and customer supply.
Responding to alarms, incidents and emerging issues, taking timely action to protect customers and assets.
Working closely with field teams, issuing permits, managing isolations and coordinating operational activities.
Triaging emergency customer supply issues, particularly during out-of-hours periods.
Maintaining treated water storage levels and supporting overall network stability.
Raising work orders, tracking faults through to resolution and escalating risks where needed.
Keeping accurate logs, records and handovers to ensure smooth control room operations.
Escalating unresolved risks in line with governance and emergency procedures.

Base location: Kemble Court, Reading
Working hours: office format, 24/7 rotating shift pattern, including nights, weekends and bank holidays

What you should bring to the role

Ability to stay calm and make clear decisions in a fast-paced, real-time environment.
Strong attention to detail and confidence in managing multiple priorities at once.
A practical, risk-aware approach with a focus on delivering for customers.
Clear communication skills, especially when working with field teams and stakeholders.
Confidence using systems and working with operational data and alarms.
Experience in utilities, water networks or a similar operational environment is helpful, but not essential.
Comfortable working shifts and ideally holding a full UK driving licence.

What’s in it for you?

This role will be paid from £32,715 up to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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& utilities jobs in reading, eng

Network Operator

Reception Team Member

Drilling Assistant

Quality Manager

IT Support Engineer

Leakage Repair And Moling Teams / Groundworkers – £350–£385 per day – Van Provided

Detention Custody Officer - HIRC

Groundworker

Hydraulic System Operator

Content Producer (Photo & Video)

Control Tester

Water Quality Sampling Manager

Nights - Team Member

Utilities Administrator

Housekeeping Team Member

House, Estate and Grounds Maintenance Engineer

Utility Arborist Surveyor

Regional Protective Security Advisor

Semi-Skilled Operative

Waste Network Manager

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